THE IRVIN BROWN STAND

The Irvin Brown Stand has now been completed, and was opened by Mrs Janet Boyle (Irvin’s Daughter) and Alex Pike a friend and college of Irvin. This was done prior to the 2009 annual Irvin Brown Memorial Match on Cup Final Day. It was felt that this was appropriate as it was at these games that most of the money required to build the stand was raised.

The net amount required to build the stand was £28,214.35. Just over half this money was raised by donations from Irvin’s family, individuals, Companies, and Organisations many connected to the Irvin Brown Memorial Matches. The remainder of the money required came from a grant from the FA Stadia Improvement Fund.

Hamworthy United would like to thank all those people who have contributed in what ever way to this fitting memorial to a highly respected ex-Hammer. Special thanks to Andy James who organizes the Memorial Games.

IRVIN BROWN MEMORIAL MATCH 2010

A Large crowd attended the Irvin Brown Memorial Match at the County Ground on Cup Final Day 15th May 2010. The game was played between to select veteran teams representing Hamworthy United and Hamworthy Recreation Football Clubs. Hamworthy United won the game 3-1 and so retained the Irvin Brown Trophy for another year. Medals for the losing team, the cup and trophies for the winners were presented by David Hughes of Hamworthy Car Centre, the Match Sponsor. Many stayed to enjoy the post-match entertainment for all the family. This included live music from two bands Midlife Crisis and Dakota. A very successful day organized by Andy James (to whom Hamworthy United are very grateful) raised £3266.10 for the Trust Fund.
Irvin Brown Memorial Fund
 
List of Donors
 
Mary Mitchener
Peter Gallop
Bill Miles
Ron Fisher
Bill Roberts
Ethel Cruickshank
Roger Nicholson
Les Kearley
John Barham
Laurie Roberts
Andy Stevens
Bruce Scammell
David Manuel
Stan Wallis
Graham Legg & Rita Lydon Jenkins
Sue & Russell Granger
Howard Fry
Mark Nicholson
Zoe Clare
Sammy-Jo Walters
Mathew Clare
Emma Jane Walters
Mike Russell
Steve Mitchener
Roland Albone
Emily Mason- Byrne & Ian Hansford
Tony Banks
Jackie Horwood
Steve Ehrhart
Hamworthy Recreation Club
Jack Bellows
Jack & June Russell
The Bankes Charity

All Players, Organisers & Donators concerned with the Irvin Brown Match

Total raised so far: £14,023.14